Areas that could do with improvement are:
- Up-skilling staff on mobile devices capabilities, content creating, privacy, and security practice;
- Start collecting analytic beyond the standard report requirement;
- Incorporate automatic reporting sensors to assist with statistics in reading rooms;
- Create a research, design, and collaboration space for staff;
- Establish a platform for staff to promote their internal services to other staff;
- Create competitive online services in the knowledge industry;
Sad that GLAMR institutions are resorting to building commercial kitchens, cafes, and exhibition rooms, and calling them innovation, new experiences, and declaring the surveyed general public wanted this in the first place. When so many survey have stated more and more people are dependent on the Internet for nearly every aspect of their life, ranging from information searching, education, leisure, shopping, pay bills, and the biggest one of all - Connecting With Other People. People will continue to stare at their mobiles at those cafes, exhibitions, and catered events regardless of what's on offer.
It sure, makes you wonder what services do GLAMR offer online that taps into this ever growing consumer behaviour? Why isn't all GLAMR staff jobs involved in that industry? We should have something online that gets people engaged with GLAMR.
The general public who are graduates have two driving motives: where are my peers/friends at and what can improve my ability to nab a better job or get a job at very least. That's what I hear from millennials and generation X at meet ups.
Do we want to continue providing social experiences for inner city dwellers or do something radical in 2016?
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Having myself a glass of #moscato and sitting by the fan in #Oz. Wishing everyone a #HappyNewYear pic.twitter.com/mbMshUBeYX
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 31, 2015
#RentedonAppleTV Match [movie] 2015 starring Sir Patrick Stewart, Carla Gugino, and Matthew Lillard. #dance #rooftop #laughter
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 30, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 29, 2015
#RentedonAppleTV 5 Flights Up [movie] 2015. Starring Diane Keating, Morgan Freeman, and Cynthia Nixon. #Brooklyn #NY
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 29, 2015
Playing mini golf. There are two routes: the mountain and the mill. w @sngo1982 https://t.co/DD73NiRfaL pic.twitter.com/JqROE5P3VS
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 29, 2015
Lunch: ribs, egg plant chips, and pork belly salad w @sngo1982 #nomnomnom (@ Geelong Hotel) https://t.co/jS5E9Ws6f5 pic.twitter.com/Uu4rNTjL4I
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 29, 2015
Day off today. Only to find out @butcher128 @jackandjill_1 and Oishii Japan restaurant are all CLOSED until 8th~11th January 2016. #Geelong
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 29, 2015
This toy was made to remind us of the #climatechange #COP21 #Melting #FrostyTheSnowman pic.twitter.com/pVU6Gl9Jcz
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 28, 2015
It is a reasonable statement. We need nature. How difficult is it to give back? https://t.co/szSzJlrJik #COP21 pic.twitter.com/23pJ6tjncs
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 28, 2015
While editing my pic with pencil effect, I discovered my eyes slowly rolled to the left. See for yourself. #creepy … pic.twitter.com/uxx7enGdEr
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 27, 2015
Refreshing arvo. #fruitpunch #thejadegiant #cocktails w @sngo1982 (@ Oriental Tea House) https://t.co/8ohraDeFTC pic.twitter.com/pmdYiB13y5
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 27, 2015
This ain’t no #horse #tartare. It is #Christmas by Crown [video] filmed at the ground level. https://t.co/cfmnbLn1ow
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 25, 2015
This video by Bucko & Champs from 1990 sums up #Christmas in #Summer #Aussie style https://t.co/WwYFgePock
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 25, 2015
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou (#NZ). 祝你聖誕快樂又新年快樂。Season’s greetings for #Christmas and the New Year. pic.twitter.com/EcnPR1M5c5
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 24, 2015
Not a bad attempt at animatronics. Too bad the reindeer was acid-washed by the spot... https://t.co/8dgujzibaa pic.twitter.com/3cvLkEyGAB
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 24, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 24, 2015
So cool. 👍🏼💡🛤 https://t.co/vb2Ugji9Qp
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 19, 2015
Would you like to see more cafes within the library? #libraryredesign #firstworldproblem
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 17, 2015
The data centers that support the Internet use a huge amount of energy https://t.co/I84mu6QYQD pic.twitter.com/kxLSjBpIWp
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) December 16, 2015
Patron records could do with a field preferred contact method with the option: NRS. @relayservice #LibraryLife #A11y
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 15, 2015
The city is more magical when you are surrounded by good company. #startup #ideas #ChristmasDrinks #SocialMelb pic.twitter.com/5l8cji7GCm
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 15, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 15, 2015
Lots of laughter, sharing tales, and talks of future travel plans. #ChristmasDrinks #SocialMelb pic.twitter.com/kiJBesQIsS
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 15, 2015
Hooray. Snack food! Polenta chips and popcorn chicken. #ChristmasDrinks
#SocialMelb pic.twitter.com/QwOyLWvY2f
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 15, 2015
Everyone .@socialmelb is seated in the middle large table The General Assembly, South Wharf (past Polly). #socialmelb #ChristmasDrinks
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 15, 2015
Every year the government gives libraries monies for ‘local priorities’. @YarraPlentyLib uses it for for R&D. #LibraryLeaders
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 14, 2015
Sufficient controls and developed comfort zone can overcome traditional wkpl, who are adverse to innovation. #LibraryLeaders
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 14, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 14, 2015
A Python intro/guide designed for librarians and such https://t.co/D0ozDBVBVp #dst4l #librarycarpentry #datalibs #datalibau
— carmi cronje (@machinical) December 13, 2015
#MelbXmas is in full swing. Q’ed w @sngo1982 at #Lego #ChristmasTree @Fed_Square, #CitySquare, and @myer windows. pic.twitter.com/ThjCB6eTbv
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 12, 2015
Speed of access and the ability to farm digitised record make it discerning, if you have a #dirty past. #Privacy #Cardiparty
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 12, 2015
Does your org retains the receipt made from credit card payment for overdue fines? #Privacy #Cardiparty
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 12, 2015
To retain certain data sets are troublesome. We should question why is it kept and its purpose in our org. #Privacy #Cardiparty
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 12, 2015
Attending: #Cardiparty 'Privacy: Archives vs Libraries'. Speakers: Nicole McGrath and Athina Mavromataki. https://t.co/WjwQdxS5JZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 12, 2015
God damn, the rap was good. Do go to #college ppl. #Edu = change minds + build skills = potential. https://t.co/R5AbqHADvN
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 11, 2015
Enjoying a nice brekkie platter at @melbcentral with the gang and @socialmelb #socialmelb pic.twitter.com/4Wv5g24lmq
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 10, 2015
5 more winks till #Christmas #drinks with ppl who enjoy all things #SocialMedia 🍻 https://t.co/cR1n4wNr2U
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 10, 2015
The ban will save many #marinelife and wean down plastic dependence in #skincare. https://t.co/TjYG1q1QJT
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 9, 2015
This is a must see. #TotallySick #WickedDubbing #Brilliant lighting setup. Meticulously in sync. https://t.co/JEYgHbfsCR
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 8, 2015
The west side of #Victoria has plenty to offer. @truckstopdeluxe #AltonaLakeGolfCourse #Williamstownbeach #gelato pic.twitter.com/LyHkbNLNft
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 8, 2015
Chilling by the beach w @sngo1982 & pa pa. This is an old docking station. Full of #seagulls https://t.co/knZrH58i1G pic.twitter.com/YlKqtoSa68
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 8, 2015
#WindyChallenge. A game of golf driving range: 100 balls for $15.50 w @sngo1982 https://t.co/BTQMb6gxiM pic.twitter.com/2ui0oVgA8F
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 8, 2015
A nice start to Tuesday. The key lime daiquiri @truckstopdeluxe was delicious. #monsterousburger #nomnomnom pic.twitter.com/re6wvzf56X
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 8, 2015
Watching: In the Heart of the Sea [movie] w @sngo1982 Yo ho ho. O'matey, an adventure we go. #WhaleVersusMan https://t.co/ZBwCwx2iV0
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 6, 2015
Snacks before late lunch w @sngo1982 (@ Shortstop Coffee & Donuts - @shortstopmelb) https://t.co/f4mlTdLPlT pic.twitter.com/FBIe1PPXyV
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 6, 2015
101 Innovations in Scholarly Communication: How researchers are getting to grip w/ the myriad of new tools. #INF321 https://t.co/3NzASWU9lE
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 4, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 4, 2015
That's good news. https://t.co/Kyc1ftM2oC
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 4, 2015
Thx @OCLC_ANZ for organising the spectacular speakrs at #APRC15 today. Dinner @NGVMelbourne was superb. cc @xeafra pic.twitter.com/U3gEJzLlhP
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Specialised and constructed catalogues (view) can co-exist, while connected to the world’s largest library catalogue. - J.McDonald #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
ORCID, Scopus, NLA party identifier work with ISNI. Making it easy to harvest, ingest, and identify. - S.Huggard #Interoperability #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Henriette Avram patron saint of Marc #aprc15 pic.twitter.com/veanRy1Z7i
— Bridie Flynn (@bridiefly) December 3, 2015
Here’s a challenge for you. Create opportunities for serendipitous search in this digital age. - S.Huggard #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Have we considered integrating our library catalogue data into voice recognition systems? e.g. Apple’s Siri. - D.Feighan #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
We need to know where we fit into Knowledge Industry’s ecosystem and leverage off it. - D.Feighan. #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
We have to adapt, innovate, and collaborate in order to survive. - D.Feighan. #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
The darkest secret of oral history is the lack of capturing and curating - A.Ritchie. #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
‘shared digital’ collection is the new norm. Collaboration helps shape and create new #externalcollection - L.Dempsey. #APRC15
@OCLC_ANZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
The technical reshapes the social - the social reshapes a the technical. - L.Dempsey #APRC15 @OCLC_ANZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Listening to @bill_macnaught NZ National Librarian talking about the Reading Room of the future - the Internet of People. #aprc15 #vision
— Peter Green (@lgreenpd) December 3, 2015
The @NLNZ hopes to unleash people knowledge from creativity and content through the use of knowledge network space. - W.Macnaught #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
First shocking fact of the conference the National Library of New Zealand is only 50 years old #APRC15
— Naomi Sinclair (@informnaomi) December 3, 2015
Technology is on our side, our #library culture is on our side - as long as we don't become complacent - AM Schwirtlich @nlagovau #aprc15
— Jaye Weatherburn (@jayechats) December 3, 2015
#APRC15 happy to hear Schwirtlich mention ArchiveGrid as means to expose the NLA's finding aids
— Karen SmithYoshimura (@KarenS_Y) December 3, 2015
Trove, a pwr hse nat union catalogue stems from 35 years of collecting and collaborating of bibliographic details. - A.M.Schwirtlich #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Without people work, system work would not be able to work or succeed. - A.M.Schwirtlich #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
National and State libraries come together to focus on share concerns. eg. Standards for digitising newspapers. - A.M.Schwirtlich #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Products and services should closely match the user’s workflow. eg. Discovery happens in the cloud. - A.Smit #APRC15
@OCLC_ANZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Lesson: breakthroughs happen when commitment and innovation are powered by many. eg. #BohemianRhapsody #Queen. #APRC15 @OCLC_ANZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
The four Es of transforming spaces in libraries: Engagement, Experiences, Emerging, Efficiency. #APRC15
@OCLC_ANZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Together we make breakthroughs possible. Because what is known must be shared. - S.Prichard #APRC15
@OCLC_ANZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
PSA: The Library in the Life
of the User: Engaging with People Where They Live and Learn
https://t.co/wfdIk3JAvJ #APRC15
@OCLC_ANZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
Special collections are what makes visiting libraries so wonderful. Dr. Martin Luther papers in Atlanta - S.Prichard #APRC15
@OCLC_ANZ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 3, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
If we don’t measure it, we don’t value it. Try using #COKPI rather than #KPI. Risk mitigation, easier, and rewardable - D.Gregory #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
To bring forth innovation. The environment needs to be built to supports ideas, not shut them down. Ideas take a while to mature. #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
Raise your collaborative intelligence. eg. Euro Tunnel (#UK & #France collaboration). #CognitiveDiversity avoid #ContextualBlindness #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
We are in the business of value exchange - D.Gregory. So what value do you offer? #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
To institutions - what is your identity? #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
A pressing issue: expectation inflation. Formula: disappointment = expectation divided by reality. #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
Polarised views. Filtered view. Narrower and narrower information. Effecting how we share information - D.Gregory #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
We now connect via social value more than we connect physically in person - D.Gregory #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
The term ‘collaboration’ is being used like its a corporation social responsibility - D.Gregory #APRC15
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
Attending: 7th OCLC Asia Pacific Regional Council Conference. #APRC15 (@ RMIT Building 80) https://t.co/sPJ29rToyH pic.twitter.com/YcuEcFREqe
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
‘Article exchange program’ speeds up #ILL, by skipping cumbersome processes, where everything is done online via #OCLC. #VUGANZ2015
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 2, 2015
#ALIA #VIC Library Technician Group End of Year Christmas #Dinner #Panna Cotta https://t.co/sssGNoYQqU pic.twitter.com/WlU5jsXMI8
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 1, 2015